Puffins Nest

Access Statement

Pre-arrival and local facilities

The nearest bus stop is: Main Street, Seahouses
The nearest train station is: Chathill
The nearest petrol station is: King Street, Seahouses
The nearest electric vehicle charging point is: Seahouses Station yard carpark
The nearest food shop is: Several on Main Street, Seahouses
The nearest pub/restaurant: Old Ship Inn, 30 seconds walk! And lots more within 5 minutes walking distance
Mobility equipment hire is: Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Arrival and car parking

Type of parking available: Off-road
Number of spaces available: 2
For what sized car: 1 small and 1 medium
Parking surface is: Paved
Is the parking level: Yes
Is there good space to unload once parked? Yes
Distance to property from parking: A few steps
Distance to nearest public parking area: 5 minutes walk
Is it pay and display? Yes
The width of the path to the property is: Front garden is the parking area
How many steps are there en-route to the entrance? 0

Main entrance

The main entrance door width is: Standard width
Number of steps to the main entrance: 2
The height of the key safe is: Shoulder height
The height of the keyhole is: Chest height
How many other entrances to the property are there? 1, back door
Is the entrance well lit? Street lit

Living room

The flooring is: Fitted carpet
Are there are any rugs? No
The door widths within these areas are? Standard width
Is there good space between furniture? Enough to walk through only
Is the furniture moveable or fixed? Moveable
Is the floor level and step free? Yes
Are wall plugs set high or low? n/a
Are electric sockets high or low? Low

Kitchen/dining room

The flooring is: Fitted laminate
Is the floor level and step free? Yes
The width of the doorways is: Standard width
What height is the worktop to the floor? Standard height
Is the oven set high or low? Free-standing electric cooker and waist-level microwave
The fridge height is: Over the freezer, so counter height
The freezer height is : Floor level, under the fridge
Is crockery stored high or low: High
Are wall plugs set high or low? High
Are electric sockets high or low? Mainly low, but 1 high beside cooker
Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen, and if yes; what and where? Cleaning equipment also in bathroom. Vacuum cleaner, ironing board, iron and airer in tall cupboard in living room

Bedrooms and landings

How many floors does the property have? 2
The number of steps between floors is: Standard staircase - 15
The flooring is: fitted carpet
Is the flooring level in each bedroom? yes
The door widths are: Standard width
Bed sizes are: 1 double and 1 zip-linked king/2 singles
Is the bedroom furniture moveable or fixed? Fixed wardrobes and drawers, moveable bedside cabinets
Are wall plugs set high or low? n/a
Are electric sockets high or low? Low

Bathroom

Type of flooring: Fitted laminate
Is the flooring level? Yes
Width of the doorways: Standard width
Is there an accessible or adapted WC? No
Is there an accessible or adapted bath or shower? No
Is there a ground floor WC? No
Is there a ground floor bathroom or shower room? No
Does any bath or shower have a grab rail or handle fitted? No
Is there any shower where access is level rather than a step up? No; shower over the bath

Outdoor facilities

External areas are: Paved
Is permanent seating provided? Yes, there is bench at the front
Is there outside lighting? No, street lit only
Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces (eg edges of steps) No
Are there footpaths to follow for visually/mobility impaired? No
Are there barriers to entry into any part of the garden? No
Are there any other hazards (eg ponds, water features)? No

General

Is there a landline telephone for guests to use? No
Mobile phone reception information: Generally good
Closest public telephone is: Main Street, Seahouses
Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture (not cloakrooms or bathrooms)? Yes
Do you provide speciality alarms for hearing or sight impaired guests? No